How to make papad at home?

Papads is the quintessential accompaniment in Indian food. Either served as a starter, appetizer, cooked in curry or as accompaniment; papads are always enjoyed in any form.

Gujaratis are especially known to make papad at home. This made me think, if I can request ladies proficient in this 'art' (I'd call making papad an art; don't you think so?) to please share with us the method of making papad at home.

Do ladies in other parts of India also make papad at home. Please write in.

Re: How to make papad at home?

Yes, we Gujaratis love to have home-made ingredients like papads, fresh spices, vadis and pickles. We make different kinds of papads and according to me, the tradition of making papads at home is passed on from generation to generation.

In our family we mostly make urad dal papad, sabudana papad and rice papad. It is no less then an occasion when ladies in the family get together and make papads, some rolling them out, others drying them out on the terrace singing folklore and then storing them in jars. I wish I could help you visualize the fun associated with it.